Coach Tsoanelo Pholo’s People Passion Fuels her Journey as an International Leader in Women’s Hockey
Former SA International Tsoanelo Pholo took up the role of Head Coach for Hockey Hong Kong’s Women’s program in June 2024, and talks with gsport about the rewards of her experiences in this high-pressure vocation.
“You Need to Run Your Own Race” Lessons from World Cup Finalist Kayla Reyneke
U19 SA Women’s Cricket captain Kayla Reyneke reflects on leading her team to a historic World Cup final, the lessons learned, and her dreams for the future. Reyneke shares a key message to the youth: “You need to run your own race!”
Igniting a New Era – Khanyisa Chawane Leads Spar Proteas to New Heights
Clinching the Africa Netball Cup before going down 3-nil in a tough but instructive away assignment to Jamaica, and then follows the historic win over England on their home turf – Spar Proteas Captain KC Chawane talks highs and lows with gsport
Fundi Sithebe: Leading the Charge for Diversity in Horse Racing
Breaking barriers and redefining leadership – 4Racing CEO Fundi Sithebe is leading the charge for diversity, innovation, and transformation in the SA horse racing scene, and she is proving that excellence is the best response to doubt.
Increased Women in Leadership Means More Holistic and Diverse Policies
Increasingly regarded as more than capable leaders, women are taking up sports industry leadership roles in greater numbers, a trend which is key to the sector’s growth as gsport considers what it takes to hone leadership skills.
Warrant Officer Elma Kemp: SA’s First Female SWAT Leader in the UAE SWAT Challenge
Warrant Officer Elma Kemp, the only female member of South Africa’s Special Task Force in Pretoria, led an all-male team at the 6th edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025, held in Dubai’s elite training grounds in February
‘As the Captain of My Ship, I Must Sail’ – Mandisa Williams Makes Moves
2024 gsport Hall of Fame inductee Mandisa Williams continues to break new ground, most recently with the former Springbok Women’s captain’s appointment as the first-ever woman assistant coach of a men’s team at the century-old Swallows Rugby Club
Breaking Through the Leadership Glass Ceiling as Women in Sport
A new year provides us the opportunity to dream, make goals, inspire and be inspired. In recent years there’s been a much welcomed shift where women are taking leadership positions in a world once completely dominated by men. Internationally, notable milestones include Helena Costa, who became the first woman to manage a professional men’s football team […]
Newly Promoted Cheetah Queens Appoint Experienced Coach Anchin Klein
Anchin Klein’s wealth of experience in women’s rugby has seen the long-time coach appointed at the Free State’s newly promoted Cheetah Queens, and gsport chats to the long-time coach in this #BestMan feature.
Long-serving Boks Physio Rene Naylor Hangs Up Jersey
Award-winning Springboks Physiotherapist Rene Naylor is hanging up her jersey after being with the team since 2008. Naylor hopes she’s left the jersey in a better place, and talks with Lonwabo about welcoming women in this space
Celebrating 15 Years of #KFCMiniCricket
KFC Africa General Manager Akhona Qengqe is playing a pivotal role in ensuring that KFC’s 15-year commitment to Mini-Cricket in South Africa makes a lasting impact on the next generation of sports stars. #KFCMiniCricket
#WCW – Refentse Shinners: Leading the Future of Cricket
Women’s cricket is gaining momentum in South Africa, and Refentse Shinners is determined that gsport Federation of the Year, Cricket South Africa, continues to lead boldly and take decisive action to inspire more young girls and women to pursue the sport.